Exhibition News

Lasting Impressions: Art Quilts 2016

August 13 to September 24, 2016

At the Whistler House Museum of Art

Dendrite by Betty Busby

All artists seek to make an impression on the viewer with their creations. For Lasting  Impressions, we have asked quilters to take that sentiment a step further and use stamps, dye, stitching, and other techniques to make their fabrics as striking as their designs. With quilts comprised of at least 50% handmade fabrics, this eclectic exhibition showcases the breadth of technique and style that can be achieved through the quilter's manipulation of medium. Juror's Choice, the Whistler Award, and Viewer's Choice prizes will be announced during the opening reception. Jurors for this exhibit are Mary Walter & Wen Redmond.

The Whistler House Museum of Art is located at 243 Worthen St, Lowell, MA. An Artist's Reception will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Call for Entry - Whistler Museum

Lasting Impressions Art Quilts 2016

All artists seek to make an impression on the viewer with their works of art. Sometimes, they make  literal impressions in the work using stamps, dye, stitching, or other techniques. We welcome your submissions of quilted work that make a "lasting impression", whether it be literal or figurative.

Exhibit Criteria: Quilt Artists - is your quilt stamped, dyed, stitched, exposed or printed etc.?  Quilts must contain at least 50% of handmade fabrics.  Handmade fabrics incorporated into your quilt design may be purchased from another source.

Size Restrictions: Should not exceed 72" in any direction

Deadline for Entries: June 10, 2016 at 4:00 pm

Entry Fees: Each quilt submitted must be illustrated by two jpgs, one full view and one detail. The entrance fee is $20 for up to three quilts. 

Make checks payable to Whistler House Museum of Art. Payment is non-refundable and does not guarantee acceptance. Mail with submission form to: Whistler House Museum of Art, 243 Worthen Street, Lowell, MA 01852, Attn: Quilts. You can also pay your $20 entry fee online using a credit card.

Jurors: Mary Walter and Wen Redmond.

Download the prospectus and application. Email exhibits@whistlerhouse.org with questions.

Exhibition dates:	August 17 to September 24, 2016
Reception:	Saturday, August 13, 2016 from 2-4 pm
Deadline for Entries:	June 10, 2016 at 4 pm
Notification by:	June 24, 2016
Deliver Accepted Works by:	August 3, 2016

SAQA members exhibiting at the Whistler House Museum

Three members of the SAQA MA/RI region have been juried into the "How Does Your Garden Grow?" exhibit at the Whistler House Museum of Art in Lowell MA.

Coleus Up Close  

29” x 23”

by Sue Colozzi

"Nancy's Garden"
25" x 30"

by Nancy Turbitt

"The Hummingbird"

24" x 60"

by Sue Bleiweiss

"Rosie's Meadow" (detail)

by Janis Doucette

The exhibit runs from August 20, 2014 to September 20, 2014.  There will be an artist reception and awards event on Saturday August 23rd from 1:00 t0 3:00 pm.  Visit the Whistler House Museum of Art website here for more information and directions.